Cybersecurity Assessor (State & Local Government)

AlphaHire

19h • Remote

About The Position

AlphaGov is seeking a Cybersecurity Assessor to lead security assessments, risk and vulnerability assessments, and incident-response support for state and local government agencies. The work helps public organizations understand exposure, prioritize remediation, strengthen controls, and respond effectively to security events. This opportunity is contingent upon contract award and final staffing approval. Permission will be requested before including a candidate's name or resume in a proposal.

Requirements

• Hands-on cybersecurity assessment and security-risk evaluation experience
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and translating findings into prioritized remediation plans
• Incident-response support experience, including planning, exercises, investigation support, or post-incident reviews
• State, local, education, utility, or other public-sector cybersecurity experience
• Comfortable as a 1099 / project-based collaborator

Nice To Haves

• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, GIAC, Security+, or comparable credential
• Experience with NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-61, CIS Controls, CJIS, or comparable frameworks
• Experience assessing cloud, identity, endpoint, network, or third-party security controls
• Public-agency continuity, cyber-resilience, or tabletop-exercise experience

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity assessments covering governance, controls, systems, applications, and operational practices
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, findings analysis, and remediation prioritization
• Develop client-ready assessment reports, risk registers, executive briefings, and improvement roadmaps
• Support incident-response planning, tabletop exercises, investigations, and post-incident improvement activities
• Map findings and recommendations to practical public-sector security frameworks and agency priorities
• Coordinate interviews and evidence reviews with agency technology, security, privacy, and business stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed